Putting a loved one in an elderly care facility can be a hard and emotional decision—the nursing home guilt can be there. But there are a few things that can help guide the decision-making process and make it easier for family members to understand how the aged care system works.  We at Aged Care Ready know that this is a hard and emotional time for families. We’re here to help because of this. Our team of experts helps people and their loved ones figure out how to use the Australian aged care system. We’ve helped a lot of families through this process, and from what we’ve seen, there are ..read more

Placing a loved one in a nursing home can be a difficult and emotional experience, with feelings of guilt and sadness often at the forefront. In this blog, we will explore some tips for coping with nursing home guilt, and provide some resources for support. Be Prepared for a Range of Emotions Moving a parent or loved one into a nursing home can make everyone feel a range of emotions, including the person making the move, their family, and other family members. Emotions can range from guilt to relief to sadness to worry to anger. It’s important to know that all of these feelings are normal and ..read more

What is respite care for the elderly? Residential respite care is when an elderly person stays in a facility for seniors for a short time, usually between one and two weeks. Residential respite care is meant to give the main carer a break so they can rest and re-energise. It also gives the elderly person care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Day respite programmes, on the other hand, let older people spend the day at a centre, where they can get the care and take part in activities. Most of the time, bus transportation is given, and the elderly person is taken home at the end of the da ..read more